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Mid-Century Modern Oak Desk, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century oak desk with organic shaped top with inlaid glass and leather. Single stack of drawers
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Oak

Mid Century Mirrored Desk 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Artisan nine drawer mirrored desk with star motif and conical blond wood legs. American, 1950's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

  • Mid Century Mirrored Desk 1950s
  • Mid Century Mirrored Desk 1950s
  • Mid Century Mirrored Desk 1950s
  • Mid Century Mirrored Desk 1950s
H 30 in. W 46 in. D 21.5 in.
Eugenio Escudero Mid-Century Desk, Mexico, 1950s
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Dubai, AE
Eugenio Escudero mid-century desk - Mexico, 1950s Wood, brass inlays, Brass handles and feet.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

  • Eugenio Escudero Mid-Century Desk, Mexico, 1950s
  • Eugenio Escudero Mid-Century Desk, Mexico, 1950s
  • Eugenio Escudero Mid-Century Desk, Mexico, 1950s
  • Eugenio Escudero Mid-Century Desk, Mexico, 1950s
H 29.93 in. W 88.98 in. D 35.04 in.
Vintage Italian Writing Desk, 1950's
Located in London, GB
A lovely little 1950's Italian writing desk, recently ebonised. This petite desk is perfect for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

  • Vintage Italian Writing Desk, 1950's
  • Vintage Italian Writing Desk, 1950's
  • Vintage Italian Writing Desk, 1950's
  • Vintage Italian Writing Desk, 1950's
H 31.11 in. W 38.98 in. D 25.6 in.
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Are you tired of boring, uninspired desks? Look no further than this stunning 1950s rosewood desk
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

  • Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, 1950s
H 32 in. W 49 in. D 30 in.
1950’s Midcentury Tubular Desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Good size formic topped desk with teak draws and tubular metal frame Cc 1950’s Belgium.
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica

  • 1950’s Midcentury Tubular Desk
  • 1950’s Midcentury Tubular Desk
  • 1950’s Midcentury Tubular Desk
  • 1950’s Midcentury Tubular Desk
H 29.53 in. W 49.22 in. D 29.93 in.
Mid-Century Ventilator, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

  • Mid-Century Ventilator, 1950's
  • Mid-Century Ventilator, 1950's
  • Mid-Century Ventilator, 1950's
  • Mid-Century Ventilator, 1950's
H 14.57 in. W 8.27 in. D 6.7 in.
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
Located in Munster, DE
A very rare writing desk made from teak and oakwood from the 1950s. The desk is excellently
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

  • Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
H 27.56 in. W 40.56 in. D 31.5 in.
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Lucca, IT
Marcel Breuer style desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

  • Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
  • Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
  • Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
  • Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
H 31.5 in. W 27.56 in. D 51.19 in.
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Wood, Metal,Steel The worm is no longer active Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel

  • Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
  • Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
  • Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
  • Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
H 8.67 in. W 6.7 in. D 5.12 in.
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of wood, metal, steel Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Steel

  • Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's
  • Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's
  • Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's
  • Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950's
H 9.06 in. W 4.73 in. D 5.52 in.
1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk
By John Van Koert
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern vanity desk for sale. Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel in the 1950
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

  • 1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk
  • 1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk
  • 1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk
  • 1950's John Van Koert Drexel Vanity Desk
H 32 in. W 30.25 in. D 18.5 in.
Mid-Century Italian Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice writing desk, designed by Giancarlo Frattini. It is fabricated in Italy in the 50's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
influential figure in 20th-century Italian Modernism. Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

  • Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
  • Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
  • Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
  • Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
No Reserve
H 31.11 in. W 65.75 in. D 35.44 in.
Robin Day Desk for Hille, 1950's
By Robin Day
Located in London, GB
1950s Beechwood desk, made for Hille, extremely good vintage condition About the designer
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech

  • Robin Day Desk for Hille, 1950's
  • Robin Day Desk for Hille, 1950's
  • Robin Day Desk for Hille, 1950's
  • Robin Day Desk for Hille, 1950's
H 27.56 in. W 48.04 in. D 23.63 in.
Hungarian Mid-Century Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is made out of beautiful walnut wood, displaying mesmerizing wood grain on the table top
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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

  • Hungarian Mid-Century Desk
  • Hungarian Mid-Century Desk
  • Hungarian Mid-Century Desk
  • Hungarian Mid-Century Desk
H 30 in. W 75 in. D 33.5 in.
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

  • Mid-Century French Desk
  • Mid-Century French Desk
  • Mid-Century French Desk
  • Mid-Century French Desk
H 29 in. W 55 in. D 25.5 in.
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk, Wood and Glass, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk, Wood and Glass, 1950s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Milano, IT
Bureau in the style of J M Frank 1950’s from the Cartier store in Paris. Oak Wood Desk. Taller than
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Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

  • Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk
  • Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk
  • Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk
  • Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk
H 32.50 in. W 47 in. D 27.50 in.
A French 1950's Sycamore Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French mid-century Sycamore Desk with 2 doors and 1 drawer and ebonised Inlay.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

  • A French 1950's Sycamore Desk
  • A French 1950's Sycamore Desk
  • A French 1950's Sycamore Desk
  • A French 1950's Sycamore Desk
H 29.5 in. W 47.5 in. D 23.75 in.
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and neoclassical midcentury Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Big Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s, Scandinavian Design
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This stunning vintage desk is a fantastic example of Kai Kristiansen style, one of the most
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rare Desk by Carlo Hauner, Móveis Artesanal, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-Century
Located in Clifton, NJ
This desk was designed between 1950 and 1953 and stood out within the production of Hauner and
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Large Oak Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A large modernist desk in oak with a very interesting top comprised of a glass-covered lattice
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

  • Large Oak Modernist Desk, France 1950's
  • Large Oak Modernist Desk, France 1950's
  • Large Oak Modernist Desk, France 1950's
  • Large Oak Modernist Desk, France 1950's
H 30 in. W 75 in. D 36 in.
1950s Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Desk Organizer
By Paul McCobb, Winchester Furniture
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb Planner Group desk organizer by Winchendon Furniture. Made in the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk with Chair, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern desk features quality teak construction with a perfectly
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Desk in Teak Designed by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant freestanding desk in teak with drawers, designed by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquer Desk, 1950's
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon 1560 Black Lacquer Desk. Featuring a rectangular
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Desk in the Manner of Gio Ponti, Italy, circa 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York City, NY
Exquisite mid-century desk in the manner of Gio Ponti, Italy, circa 1950s. Stunning and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning Italian double-sided desk of the 1950s, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. It’s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Walnut Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Bookcase Maple Wood Ico Parisi Style Period, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern desk with bookcase maple wood Ico Parisi style period, 1950s. Top desk in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Italian Mid-Century Stately Wooden Desk with Glass Top, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Italian mid-century stately wooden desk with glass top 1950s Sturdy multipurpose desk with eight
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Wooden Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful mid-century Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly upholstered chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Desk by Robin Day with Zinc Top and Beech Legs, 1950s
By Robin Day
Located in Hønefoss, 30
This midcentury desk is designed by renowned designer Robin Day, known for his contributions to
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Zinc

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

  • Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
  • Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
  • Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
  • Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
H 31 in. W 67 in. D 30 in.
1950s Muriel Coleman Pacifica Desk Mid-Century Cabinmodern California Modern
By Muriel Coleman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA c.1952. Pacifica desk designed by Murriel Coleman for California Contemporary Co. Basket Width
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1950's English Mahogany Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-20th-century mahogany desk with satinwood inlay. The top is wonderfully grained and is made
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Vintage 1950s English Desks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

  • 1950's English Mahogany Desk
  • 1950's English Mahogany Desk
  • 1950's English Mahogany Desk
  • 1950's English Mahogany Desk
H 30.63 in. W 48.25 in. D 23.5 in.
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Brass and Glass Writing Desk Table
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with glass top and beautiful shape of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk table by Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk. Spectacular large writing / working desk made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

  • Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
  • Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
  • Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
  • Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
H 35.44 in. W 64.97 in. D 28.75 in.
Dassi Desk Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Dassi small desk rosewood Mid-Century Modern brass minimal scultural 1950s Italian. Colored glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s Having a Large
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut, Italy, 1950's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare desk by Silvio Cavatorta in walnut, (really rare this time) A large symmetrical desk with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Desk
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in New York, NY
Classic Danish Mid Century Modern writing desk, designed by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, executed in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage desk chair or office chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Chair Style Egon Eiermann 1950s Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage black desk chair of office chair or swivel chair, which was designed in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-century 1950's French bamboo desk or dining table. Wicker, rattan, faux bamboo.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

1950s Fontana Arte Attributed Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Set
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Italian desk set attributed to Fontana Arte, very heavy verde nilo glass, has been made in 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Cut Glass

Blackened Writing Desk 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
Blackened Writing Desk 1950s with mirror and drawers standing on black metal legs with gold colored
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

  • Blackened Writing Desk 1950s
  • Blackened Writing Desk 1950s
  • Blackened Writing Desk 1950s
  • Blackened Writing Desk 1950s
H 24.81 in. W 45.28 in. D 29.53 in.
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Ash Desk Bureau Secretary, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage secretary desk bureau Ico Parisi style from walnut and ash veneers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
, Italia, 1950s. The measurements indicated are for the desk only, while the measurements for the chair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with column of drawers and open compartment under the top; solid beech wood stained
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

  • Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
  • Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
  • Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
  • Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
H 30.12 in. W 40.36 in. D 22.45 in.
Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with drawer under the top and open compartment; solid wood and mahogany veneer, back
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Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

  • Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
  • Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
  • Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
  • Argentinian Writing Desk, 1950s
H 33.47 in. W 37.41 in. D 22.64 in.
Italian Mid-Century Indian Rosewood Desk By Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Italian Mid-Century Desk is crafted in Indian Rosewood with a satin finish. The piece
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Wood and Brass Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century wood and brass desk - Italy 1950s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

  • Mid-Century Wood and Brass Desk, Italy, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Wood and Brass Desk, Italy, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Wood and Brass Desk, Italy, 1950s
  • Mid-Century Wood and Brass Desk, Italy, 1950s
H 27.17 in. W 35.83 in. D 17.72 in.
Mid Century Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Pastoe Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful writing desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the early 50s. This EB04 desk is
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

  • Mid Century Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Pastoe Desk
  • Mid Century Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Pastoe Desk
  • Mid Century Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Pastoe Desk
  • Mid Century Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Pastoe Desk
H 29.53 in. W 55.12 in. D 27.56 in.
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well-scaled Mid-Century modern writing desk in cherrywood and maple. This elegant piece features a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

  • Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
  • Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
  • Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
  • Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
H 29.5 in. W 47.25 in. D 25.75 in.
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1950s Mid Century Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s mid century desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every 1950s mid century desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s mid century desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s mid century desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 1950s mid century desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, George Nelson and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Mid Century Desk?

Prices for a 1950s mid century desk start at $1 and top out at $115,000 with the average selling for $2,581.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests. The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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